𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐰𝐥

1 week ago Dinner, Healthy Recipes, Lunch, Pasta 6 Views

Fresh, colorful & packed with protein — this bowl is a true Mediterranean dream 😍

Perfect for a healthy lunch or a satisfying dinner!

Dive into a symphony of flavors and textures with this vibrant, nourishing dish.

Bursting with fresh vegetables, hearty pasta, protein-packed eggs, and a zesty homemade dressing, this bowl is perfect for a light lunch or a satisfying dinner. Simple to prepare — and truly a feast for the eyes and the palate! 😍

🥗 Ingredients

🥬 Base

• Mixed greens (spinach, arugula, spring mix) — 4 cups

🍝 Pasta

• Fusilli pasta — 1 cup uncooked

🍅 Veggies & Add-Ins

• Cherry tomatoes (red & yellow) — 1.5 cups

• Cooked beetroot — 2 medium, sliced or quartered

• Cannellini beans — 1 can (15 oz), rinsed & drained

• Kalamata olives — ½ cup, pitted

• Large eggs — 3–4, soft-boiled

• Ripe avocado — 1, sliced

🍋 Dressing

• Olive oil — 3 tbsp

• Lemon juice — 2 tbsp

• Dijon mustard — 1 tsp (ensure halal)

• Garlic — 1 clove, minced

• Dried oregano — ½ tsp

• Salt — to taste

• Black pepper — to taste

📝 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the pasta

Cook fusilli according to package directions until al dente.

Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside.

2️⃣ Prepare the eggs

Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water.

Bring to a rolling boil over high heat, then turn off the heat immediately.

Cover and let sit:

• 7–8 min → jammy soft yolk

• 10–12 min → firm yolk

Transfer eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes, then peel and slice in half.

3️⃣ Make the dressing

Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified.

4️⃣ Assemble the bowl

• Arrange mixed greens as your base.

• Add cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, beetroot, beans, olives, and avocado in separate sections.

• Gently place the halved eggs on top.

5️⃣ Dress and serve

Drizzle the lemon-herb vinaigrette generously over the entire bowl.

Season with extra salt & pepper if desired. Serve immediately.

💡 Chef’s Tips

✨ For sweeter tomatoes:

Lightly roast cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper at 375°F (190°C) for 10–15 minutes.

✨ For extra crunch & protein:

Add cucumber slices, grilled halloumi, or roasted chickpeas.

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